PhD Selection process

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Hi everyone,I'm a Master graduate from India.I have applied to a PhD position for which the application deadline is over.They informed me that there are 74 applicants to the position.I heard from some people that they write job description with a pre-chosen candidates in mind.Can I expect a fair selection process for everyone involved or is it a waste of time applying for PhD positions?Do you have any similar experiences while applying for PhD positions? and what sort of selection process will be followed while selecting applicants?Thank you for your time and attention.Regards,Rahul